roll
의미: To move by turning over or to make something into a cylindrical shape
Roll has many uses in English. It can describe circular movement like a ball rolling, the action of making something round or flat by rolling, or a list of names (roll call). In British English, a roll is also a small round bread, often used for sandwiches.
예문
- The ball rolled under the sofa. 球滚到沙发下面去了。La pelota rodó debajo del sofá.ボールがソファの下に転がっていきました。공이 소파 아래로 굴러갔습니다.
- She rolled the dough flat with a rolling pin. 她用擀面杖把面团擀平。Ella extendió la masa con un rodillo.彼女は麺棒で生地を平らに伸ばしました。그녀는 밀대로 반죽을 평평하게 밀었습니다.
- Would you like a bacon roll for breakfast? 早餐要来一个培根卷吗?¿Te gustaría un panecillo de bacon para desayunar?朝食にベーコンロールはいかがですか?아침 식사로 베이컨 롤 드시겠어요?
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사용 가이드
맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Old French 'roler' (modern 'rouler'), from Latin 'rotulare' meaning 'to revolve', from 'rotula' (small wheel), diminutive of 'rota' (wheel). Related to 'rotate', 'rotund', and 'role'.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
From Old French 'rolle' meaning a scroll or register. The medieval practice of recording names on rolled parchment gave us 'roll call' and phrases like 'on a roll' (doing well, originally referring to lucky dice rolls).
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